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Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
NYTimes - Environment -
Thu, 03/28/2024 - 04:22
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.
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Berkeley Will Repeal Its Landmark Ban on Natural Gas in New Homes
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:27
The decision, which came after a legal challenge, throws into question the fate of dozens of similar measures across the United States.
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They Grow Your Berries and Peaches, but Often Lack One Item: Insurance
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:34
Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops.
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Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan Plans to Reopen With $1.5 Billion Loan
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:33
The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States.
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Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 13:11
Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many dogs and explained why she isn’t slowing down.
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Spring Allergy Season Is Getting Worse. Here’s What to Know.
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:59
Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies, and how to find relief if you do.
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London Boat Race Marred by High Levels of E. Coli in Thames
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 12:21
Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways.
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A Great Lakes Pipeline Tangles Politics in Two Battleground States
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:29
Line 5 crosses tribal lands, runs beneath the water and needs major upgrades. Opponents fear spills. Supporters envision jobs. Everyone sees a fight.
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’
NYTimes - Environment -
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 00:53
Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.
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Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 18:00
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species.
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Vacation Rentals: How to Make Your Stay Sustainable
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 15:31
Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community.
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As Stellar Observations Improve, Earth’s History and Future Get Fuzzier
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 14:48
Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past.
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Why Palm Oil Is Still a Big Problem
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:26
The ubiquitous ingredient contributes to the loss of tropical forests.
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It’s a Golden Age for Shipwreck Discoveries. Why?
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:31
More lost shipwrecks are being found because of new technology, climate change and more vessels scanning the ocean floor for science or commerce.
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A New Law Would Remove Many Architectural Protections in Miami Beach
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:40
Lawmakers say preservationists held too much power over decisions on whether buildings should be demolished and what should be allowed to replace them.
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Saving Seals From a Sea of Plastic and Marine Garbage
NYTimes - Environment -
Tue, 03/26/2024 - 07:18
Ocean Conservation Namibia is disentangling a record number of seals, while broadcasting the perils of marine debris in a largely feel good way.
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In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 22:00
The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
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In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 22:00
The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.
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Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:18
Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying.
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The NY HEAT Act Seeks to Reduce Natural Gas Use. Here’s What to Know.
NYTimes - Environment -
Mon, 03/25/2024 - 06:10
Legislators and activists are rallying to squeeze the NY HEAT Act into the state budget by the April 1 deadline.
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